Scandinavia’s Missing Bronze-Age Boatyards | Hakai Magazine
WEBAug 7, 2024 · During the Nordic Bronze Age, from around 2000 to 500 BCE, commodities of all kinds flowed in and out of northern Europe through long-distance trade networks that stretched across the continent. That includes the era’s eponymous bronze, which evidence suggests was smelted from tin and copper mined as far afield as Spain and the British Isles.
Are COVID-19 Lockdowns Really Causing Nature to Heal?
WEBMay 26, 2021 · How did the pandemic affect wildlife, pollution, conservation, and ecosystems around the world? The answer is complex and varied, according to a new study of hundreds of data sources.
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WEB3 days ago · Hakai Magazine is an independent journalism platform that covers science, society, and the environment on the coast. It is part of the Tula Foundation, which also hosts the Hakai Institute, a research organization that studies the …
The Long Road to Ropeless Fishing | Hakai Magazine
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The Long Road to Ropeless Fishing. The first step to overcoming fishers' resistance to the new conservation-focused technology is building trust. by Moira Donovan. August 21, 2024 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes. The past decade has not been kind to North Atlantic right whales —or to the fishers who …
Why We Can’t Shake Ambergris - Hakai Magazine
WEBAug 17, 2021 · Ambergris is a waxy substance expelled by sperm whales that has been prized for centuries as a perfume ingredient and a delicacy. Learn about its origins, uses, value, and the challenges of studying this elusive and rare material.
Iceland’s Confusing Inter-cetacean Conflict | Hakai Magazine
WEBSep 23, 2021 · Interactions between killer and pilot whales have only been scientifically documented a few times, and Samarra is among the first scientists to have observed this behavior in Iceland. Since the 2015 encounter, she’s seen similar interactions around 20 times. Iceland’s pilot whales may be assuming that the killer whales in the area, which ...
The Mysterious, Vexing, and Utterly Engrossing Search for the …
WEBSep 13, 2022 · European and American eels are endangered species that migrate to the Sargasso Sea to spawn, but their mating habits are still unknown. Learn about the history, science, and conservation of these catadromous creatures that have fascinated humans for …
The Environmental Threat You’ve Never Heard Of - Hakai Magazine
WEBFeb 10, 2021 · Coastal darkening is the process of water becoming darker and less clear due to various causes, such as runoff, silt, and organic matter. It can affect the quality and quantity of light, phytoplankton, and other organisms in the ocean, with potential consequences for the food web and human health.
Steller’s Sea Cows’ Ecological Legacy | Hakai Magazine
WEBOct 8, 2021 · Learn how these extinct giants would have influenced kelp forest dynamics across the North Pacific Ocean. The article compares Steller's sea cows with their living relatives, the dugongs, and explores their role as ecosystem engineers.
Dairy Farming at Sea - Hakai Magazine
WEBJul 3, 2019 · Learn how a prototype floating farm in Rotterdam, Netherlands produces milk from 35 cows using food waste and grass clippings. The farm is part of a circular city model and a showcase for sustainable urban agriculture.
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